Marathon Schools

Marathon Central School District is located at 1 East Main Street Marathon, NY. The school district the community is primarily rural, with an area mass of 102 square miles. It provides education for grades K through 12 for the community of Marathon in Cortland County in the state of New York. The District maintains a very small population of students each year, so class sizes are small and personal. Statistics indicate that Marathon graduates achieve high rates of success in both future employment and in continuing their education.

The school system has a well-developed Technology Plan guides the implementation of technology use in the classrooms. The district recognizes the need to provide access to the global community for staff and students. The enhancement of our distance learning capabilities and the opportunity to participate in online web classes will provide our students with additional academic opportunities. Additionally, the automation of the library facilities in both buildings and Internet connectivity will expand research capabilities for our staff and students.

The Local community continues to supports programs such as the local library, local churches, and community service organizations. The community spirit has promoted a sense of commitment to the school district, which serves as a community center and a source of pride for all, including senior citizens and rural residents. There is a shared sense of the significance of local history, the importance of families, and the involvement of people of all ages in the community and the schools.

Note: Data from the 2004-05 school year. It is a requirement that districts report the salaries of the superintendent; the deputy, assistant or associate superintendents; and other administrators or supervisors paid in excess of $113,000.

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names

Satisfactory

School Year

Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts

All Students

Yes

2006

White

Yes

2006

Students With Disabilities

Yes

2006

Economically Disadvantaged

Yes

2006

Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math

All Students

Yes

2006

White

Yes

2006

Students With Disabilities

Yes

2006

Economically Disadvantaged

Yes

2006

Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science

All Students

Yes

2006

Subject:High School English Language Arts

All Students

Yes

2006

White

Yes

2006

Subject:High School Graduation Rate

All Students

Yes

2006

White

Yes

2006

Subject:High School Math

All Students

Yes

2006

White

Yes

2006

Regents Results

Subject

Year

# Tested

Percent Passing

Earth Science

2006

43

76.7%

English

2006

79

96.2%

French

2006

8

100.0%

Global Hist & Geography

2006

81

76.5%

Living Environment

2006

89

86.5%

Math A

2006

80

96.3%

Math B

2006

61

52.5%

Chemistry

2006

32

65.6%

Physics

2006

15

66.7%

Spanish

2006

19

100.0%

US History and Govt

2006

81

88.9%

Graduation Info

Group

High School Graduate

Regents Diplomas

Advanced Regents Diplomas

IEP / Local Certificates

Year

All Students

62

53 (85%)

22 (35%)

3

2006

All Students

63

57 (90%)

33 (52%)

9

2005

All Students

59

36 (61%)

0 (0%)

8

2004

General Education

56

51 (91%)

21 (37%)

0

2006

General Education

59

54 (91%)

32 (54%)

0

2005

General Education

57

36 (63%)

0 (0%)

0

2004

Students With Disabilities

6

2 (33%)

1 (16%)

3

2006

Students With Disabilities

4

3 (75%)

1 (25%)

9

2005

Students With Disabilities

2

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

8

2004

Student Post-Graduation Plans

Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State

9 (14%)

Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State

3 (04%)

Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State

34 (54%)

Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State

1 (01%)

Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State

0 (0%)

Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State

0 (0%)

Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military

3 (04%)

Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment

11 (04%)

Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.

0 (0%)

Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.

1 (01%)

Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.